How to Do Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) - Its Benefits and Preacautions, Contraindications.
It is a seated asana, which increases the flexibility of the body. It originated from the Dharshana Upanishad.
“Gomukhasana” comes from three Sanskrit words:
“Go” — meaning “cow”
“Mukha” — meaning “face”
“Asana” — meaning “pose”
So, when you do the asana, the body assumes the shape of a Cow’s face. If you are a beginner, you may face some problems, while doing the asana. But, with some practice, it will become easy. You can place a folded blanket beneath the buttocks, for adequate relaxation and a painless practice.
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How To Do It?
⦁ Start in the cross-legged position, and slowly slide your left foot under the right knee to the outside of the right hip. You have to stack one knee on top of the other, in this asana. You can take the support of your hands, to do so.
⦁ Inhale slowly and stretch your left arm to the side and then on exhale, tuck the forearm, into the hollow of your lower back. Then, fold the arm upwards, with the palm facing outwards.
⦁ Stretch your right arm up above the head with an exhalation, and fold it over the right shoulder.
⦁ Bring the right arm behind the head so that the head presses against the inside of the raised arm. The fingers from both hands should clasp each other. The elbows should be drawn toward the centre.
⦁ Spine has to be straight and head is held back. Stay in this pose about a minute. Release the arms, uncross the legs, and then repeat with the opposite set of legs. Remember that the same leg and hand, should be on the top.
⦁ You can also try the variation: From the full pose, exhale, lean forward and lay the front torso down on the inner top thigh. Stay for half a minute, then inhale and come up.
Benefits of Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
⦁ If you practice this asana regularly, then your body’s strength and flexibility will increase slowly.
⦁ It also cures Sciatica.
⦁ It also relieves the practitioner from the stiffness of the neck and shoulders.
⦁ It also stretches the muscles of the chest and triceps.
⦁ It also strengthens the spine.
⦁ If you do this asana diligently, then your posture will also become perfect with time.
⦁ It also acts as a hip-opener asana, which stretches the area and also increases blood flow.
⦁ It also helps to cure Hydrocele.
⦁ It also stimulates the brain to work at optimum levels.
⦁ It also helps in rejuvenating the muscles of the arms and thighs.
⦁ Gomukhasana reduces high blood pressure.
⦁ It also stimulates the liver and kidney to function at optimum levels.
⦁ It has the power to cure respiratory illnesses.
Contraindications
⦁ If you suffer from rotator cuff injuries, then you do not need to do this asana. If you suffer from shoulder injuries, then also the same thing applies.
⦁ If you faced any recent injuries in your knees, thighs, back, neck, or arms, then you should avoid the asana.
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